Director of External Reporting

CV Resources is partnering with a large publicly traded global manufacturer in Everett, Washington in search for a Director of External Reporting.Responsibilities: Lead all external financial reporting, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, MD&A) Own quarterly disclosure process and cross-functional alignment on financial risks/opportunities Partner with Investor Relations on earnings materials and messaging Serve as SME on U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting matters Draft and review technical accounting memos (rev rec, M&A, debt, leases, equity, impairments, etc.) Monitor and implement new accounting standards (FASB, SEC, IASB as applicable) Maintain and standardize global accounting policies Ensure SOX 404(b) compliance in partnership with audit teams Support internal controls design, testing, and remediation efforts Collaborate cross-functionally (Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, global teams) Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives Schedule: Standard business hours; high intensity during close/reporting cycles Qualifications:10+ years progressive accounting/audit experience Strong SEC reporting experience (public company environment) Deep technical accounting expertise (U.S. GAAP) Big 4 or equivalent public accounting background SOX 404(b) compliance experience Exceptional writing skills (disclosures, memos, executive summaries) Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.) Leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience Experience in multinational reporting environments